Nola Garrba is an experienced and accomplished fibre artist, working predominantly with locally harvested materials such as pandanus (Pandanus spiralis) and natural dyes. Her impressive weaving skills have been acquired through a lifetime of watching and learning from her mother, grandmothers and the women around her, and many years spent practicing and honing her skills. 

Based at the outstation of Jimardi, near the serene, shell-lined coastline east of Maningrida and the Blythe River, Nola has become known for creating intricate, tightly woven artworks. In particular, she is adept at making Mun-dirra, a fish net fence traditionally used in conjunction with An-gujechiya (fish trap), and is amongst a new generation of fibre artist re-imagining age-old techniques through experimentation with colour, form and material. 

Having just recently engaged with Maningrida Arts & Culture in 2024, Nola will be participating in her first group show in June 2025.